Mercator, Maritime training museum in Ostend, Belgium
The Mercator barquentine measures 78.4 meters in length and features three masts carrying 15 sails, including four jibs and four square foresails.
Built in Leith, Scotland in 1932, the Mercator served as a training vessel for the Belgian merchant fleet until its transformation into a museum in 1961.
The vessel transported the remains of Flemish missionary Pater Damiaan from Molokai Island, Hawaii, back to Belgium during a significant 1936 voyage.
Located in the Mercator Marina near Ostend City Hall, the museum ship welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
During the seventh cruise in 1934, the Mercator participated in a Belgo-French scientific expedition and transported Easter Island statues to Europe.
Location: Ostend
Inception: January 1, 1932
Length: 78.4 m
Made from material: steel
Address: Mercatordok 8400 Oostende 8400 Oostende
Opening Hours: Terça-feira-Domingo 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32494514335
Email: zeilschip.mercator@telenet.be
Website: http://zeilschipmercator.be
GPS coordinates: 51.22688,2.91993
Latest update: May 31, 2025 08:43
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